Why New York’s $25,000 Liability Minimum Leaves Crash Victims Short
When the At-Fault Driver’s Policy Runs Out Before Your Medical Bills Do Key Takeaways: New York only requires drivers to carry $25,000 in bodily injury liability coverage per person, an amount a single serious crash can exhaust almost immediately. No-Fault (PIP) benefits pay certain medical costs and a portion of lost wages regardless of fault, […]
How Soon Must a New York Insurer Schedule Your No-Fault Medical Exam?
The 30-Day Clock Behind Your No-Fault Medical Exam Key Takeaways: Under 11 NYCRR 65-3.5(d), a New York no-fault insurer requiring a medical examination as additional verification must generally schedule it within 30 calendar days of receiving the prescribed verification forms, not from the accident date. Courts have generally treated that 30-day provision as directory rather […]
Who Pays the Medical Bills After a Car Accident in Brooklyn?
Understanding How New York’s No-Fault System Handles Your Injuries Key Takeaways: In Brooklyn, your own auto insurer pays your initial medical bills through no-fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits, regardless of who caused the crash. New York’s no-fault law provides basic economic loss of up to $50,000 per person covering medical care, a portion of […]
What Is the 30-Day No-Fault Filing Deadline After a Brooklyn Car Crash?
Understanding Your No-Fault Rights After a Crash in Brooklyn Key Takeaways: The 30-day no-fault filing deadline requires injured persons to give written notice to the insurer after a Brooklyn car crash, shortened from 90 to 30 days under New York’s revised Insurance Regulation 68. Your written notice, typically the NF-2 form, must identify the injured […]
What Is New York’s No-Fault Insurance System for Brooklyn Drivers?
How No-Fault Insurance Works for Brooklyn Drivers After a Car Accident If you drive in Brooklyn or anywhere in New York State, no-fault insurance directly affects how you recover compensation after a car accident. New York’s no-fault system requires your own insurance company to pay for certain losses regardless of who caused the crash. Under […]
Can a Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyer Sue Beyond No-Fault Benefits?
When No-Fault Benefits Fall Short After a Brooklyn Car Crash If you were seriously hurt in a car accident in Brooklyn, you may have more legal options than you realize. New York’s no-fault insurance system covers certain immediate expenses, but it does not cover non-economic damages such as pain and suffering or lost enjoyment of […]
What to Do If You Are Hit by a Taxicab
On a recent afternoon in Manhattan, an out-of-control taxicab hit a bicyclist and dragged him along the pavement until the cab hopped a curb and ran into three pedestrians on the sidewalk. Two of the pedestrians were pinned under the taxi and suffered severe leg injuries, while the third was bruised by the impact. The […]